She is survived by her husband, George Grace; her son, Jon Thomas Abernathy; her brother, Lester Bryant; her grandson, Timmy Bryant; and her granddaughters, Grace Abernathy and Catherine Abernathy. Shirley was predeceased by her father, Chester Bryant; her mother, Olie Bell Bryant; her son, Gregory Bryant; her brother, Steve Bryant; and her sister, Thiren Bartle.
Visitation will be held at North Chapel on February 16, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. A graveside service will follow at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery on the same day, beginning at 1:00 pm. Shirley will be laid to rest at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery.